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Community pharmacist-led point-of-care eGFR screening: early detection of chronic kidney disease in high-risk patients
(Nature Research, 2024)
Adherence to scheduled physician screenings for renal function monitoring in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or those at high risk remains suboptimal despite the endorsement of regular screenings by several ...
Effect of Hydration Forms and Polymer Grades on Theophylline Controlled-Release Tablet: An Assessment and Evaluation
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)
Background: Drug release from controlled release delivery systems is influenced by various factors, including the polymer’s grade and the drug’s hydration form. This study aimed to investigate the impact of these factors ...
Association of level of adherence to Mediterranean diet with cognitive and dementia status in subjects with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2024)
Background: The Mediterranean diet has been linked to brain neuroprotection. Evidence from meta-analyses showed reduced risk of dementia with greater intake of vegetables and fruits, fish, and the Mediterranean diet. The ...
Acceptance of Flu Vaccine among Parents of Diabetic Children in Jordan
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)
There is a critical need to understand vaccine decision-making in high-risk groups. This study explored flu vaccine acceptance among Jordanian parents of diabetic children. Employing a cross-sectional approach, 405 parents ...
Nanomedicines: Emerging Platforms in Smart Chemotherapy Treatment—A Recent Review
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-03)
Cancer continues to pose one of the most critical challenges in global healthcare. Despite the wide array of existing cancer drugs, the primary obstacle remains in selectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells while ...
Hospital pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes and practice of pharmaceutical care and the barriers for its implementation at the hospital setting
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-04-30)
Objective: To assess hospital pharmacists' understanding of pharmaceutical care and their attitudes regarding the adoption of the patient-centered model, as well as investigate Jordan's current state of pharmaceutical care ...
Development and Validation of the Jordanian Diabetic Health Literacy Questionnaire: Enhancing Diabetes Management in Arabic-Speaking Populations
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-04)
Background: Amidst the global rise in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), effective management of the disease has become increasingly important. Health literacy, particularly in non-English speaking populations, plays a crucial ...
Extended Reality Head-Mounted Displays Are Likely to Pose a Significant Risk in Medical Settings While Current Classification Remains as Non-Critical
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)
Extended reality (XR) devices, including virtual and augmented reality head-mounted displays (HMDs), are increasingly utilised within healthcare to provide clinical interventions and education. Currently, XR devices are ...
Effects of subcutaneous vs. oral nanoparticle-mediated insulin delivery on hemostasis disorders in type 1 diabetes: A rat model study
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024)
Complications associated with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) have complex origins that revolve around chronic hyperglycemia; these complications involve hemostasis disorders, coagulopathies, and vascular damage. Our study aims to ...